VDB-102312 · CVE-2015-9020 · BID 98874

Google Android Linux Kernel null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2015-9020. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected is an unknown function of the component Linux Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the unlocking of memory.

The bug was discovered 06/01/2017. The weakness was disclosed 06/13/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-9020 since 04/18/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98874†). The entries VDB-102302, VDB-102303, VDB-102304 and VDB-102305 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Timelineinfo

04/18/2017 🔍
06/01/2017 +44 days 🔍
06/05/2017 +4 days 🔍
06/13/2017 +8 days 🔍
06/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
06/14/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/27/2020 +1292 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2015-9020 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-9020
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102312
SecurityFocus: 98874 - Qualcomm Closed-Source Components Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1038623

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/14/2017 05:35
Updated: 12/27/2020 11:08
Changes: 06/14/2017 05:35 (61), 10/16/2019 16:44 (4), 12/27/2020 11:08 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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